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| The Washington shoreline runs from the mighty Columbia River north to the Strait of Juan De Fuca. The southern coast line begins along the historic Long Beach Peninsula. The northern coast's emerald ocean waters flow brilliantly into the Puget Sound creating a protected playground of pristine islands, canals and charming harbor communities.
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In this version of our Getaways & Adventures series we feature several gourmet sanctuaries along the Long Beach Peninsula to boutique inns set in attractive coastal northwestern communities beaming with historic buildings, art galleries and coffeehouse bakeries. This region is also becoming recognized for a fresh imaginative style of Northwest cuisine. Along these coastal towns you find welcoming bistros to chic fine dining restaurants, fruit stands, artisians and always the friendly local.
Contact our travel team at Destination Northwest to design a custom itinerary along the Washington Coast. If you would like we would be pleased to offer a few inside tips on sights not to be missed and tasty dining venues to enhance your travels through this colorful region. |
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| The Oregon Coast is best described as the Northern and Southern Coast. Oregonians are quick to point out this fact as the rugged Pacific coastline vastly differs as you travel north from the California border to the Columbia River. Venturing along the southerly route, travelers discover the unspoiled and mesmerizing stretch of mostly undeveloped coastline. This section of the southern coast is less dependent on tourism, reflecting a more isolated existence. The banana belt, just above the California border, Brookings, logs in the state's highest temperatures. It is also the nation's largest grower of lilies and boasts a botanical garden and azalea park. Up the coast, Port Orford has been compared to Big Sur before the crowds and as you drive north more active communities begin with Bandon, the cranberry capital of Oregon - a golfer's paradise featuring three world-class golf courses and a booming seaside village of 3,000 residents. New bistros, art galleries and upscale lodgings will impress even the most discerning traveler. Florence, however, already a retirement hub, welcomes visitors as a growing vacation target. The coastline here transforms into a sweeping sand-dune landscape to Coos Bay where activities pick up as you travel north.
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The northern coast runs from Yachats to Astoria with Highway 101 meandering nearly the entire coastline. At the tip of the northern coast, Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. Founded in 1811, it heralds a storied past, boasting more buildings per square foot on the National Historic Register than all of Oregon. Astoria is a blend of hardworking port city personality and small town, historic pride. A choice of upscale and fun lodging opportunities are found throughout Astoria.
Cannon Beach to the south, well known for its prominent Haystack Rock, offers visitors a serious array of upscale lodging, fine dining restaurants, art galleries and quaint cafes. This seaside gem has been called the "Carmel of the North".
Gaining in popularity is Pacific City which offers three public beaches: Robert Straub Park, Pacific Avenue in the center of town, and our favorite Cape Kiwanda. You'll find clothing and gift shops, cozy cafes, and you can purchase fresh salmon directly from the dory fisherman upon their return.
Destination Northwest can help you find the best lodges and inns all along this spectacular coast... let your journey begin!
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| As the spotlight turns to British Columbia, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, there may be no better time to explore British Columbia's amazing coastline. A favorite to many, Vancouver Island runs nearly the length of British Columbia's southern mainland creating a massive protective barrier from the mighty Pacific Ocean. Lying between, in the Strait of Georgia, are thousands of peaceful islands. Vancouver Island's main highway runs from Victoria at its southern tip to Port Hardy on the northern tip, approximately 315 miles. Although the drive could be made in a day, it is not recommended as one would miss the opportunity to explore the pristine beauty of the island's wilderness, parks, the First Nation cultural centers, museums, and the charming coastal towns.
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| Back on the mainland and traveling north of Vancouver, coastal highway 101 breaks between ferry terminals, with the only paved access ending 100 miles up the coast from Vancouver in the quaint village of Lund. From Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay the ferry weaves through scenic islands enroute to the Sechelt Peninsula - along the Sunshine Coast. Several charming and inviting coastal towns are found along the route, as well as a few hidden marinas and small resort communities. A second ferry ride picks up cars and walk-on passengers at Earls Cove, then cruises onto Saltry Bay. The road continues through Powell River, then onto Lund. Along this route we feature several wonderful lodges, dining venues and cultural First Nation sites, all highly recommended! |
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| The Pacific Yellowfin’s storied past is as mysterious and elusive as the seas it has traversed. Once the home of millionaires and mischief-makers, today, the Pacific Yellowfin is skippered by Captain, owner and self-professed sufferer of “wooden boat disease,” Colin Griffinson. Captain Griffinson has formally invited a select few to experience this very special yacht for a 2 night/3 day Culinary Cruise in British Columbia's Gulf Islands, archipelago of some 200-plus islands.
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| Known for being an artistic, cultural and culinary hotbed, the islands produce some of the Province's finest artisanal breads, cheese, wine, fine art and handicrafts. Experience the gastronomy of the islands with a private chef at your leisure on a Gulf Islands Culinary Cruise. Island hop through the pristine protected waterways and harbours of the Gulf Islands aboard the luxurious and lovingly restored Pacific Yellowfin. Built in 1943, this classic expedition coastal freighter is your home for two nights and three days. Combining gourmet cuisine and selected wines, the Pacific Yellowfin offers the finest in hospitality, amenities and more. |
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| WildSpring Guest Habitat, Port Orford, Oregon |
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Cannery Pier Hotel, Astoria, Oregon |
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Heceta Head Lighthouse, Yachats, Oregon |
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| Whale Cove Inn, Depoe Bay, Oregon |
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Channel House Inn, Depoe Bay, Oregon |
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Whales Rendezvous, Depoe Bay, Oregon |
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| Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia |
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Historic Lund Hotel, Lund, British Columbia |
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| Sooke Harbour House, Sooke, British Columbia |
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Amore by the Sea, Victoria, British Columbia |
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Hastings House Country House Hotel, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia |
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